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Laura Corley

Laura is our senior reporter. Born in Macon, her bylines have appeared in Georgia news outlets for more than a decade. She is a graduate of Mercer University. Her work — which focuses on holding people and institutions with power responsible for their actions — is funded by a grant from the Peyton Anderson Foundation. Laura enjoys strong coffee, a good mystery, fishing and gardening.

Laura's Latest Articles

Own property in Georgia? Here’s how to read your 2026 tax assessment

Georgia's annual tax assessment forms look different this year. Here's how to read them.

Bibb school board adopts budget with $15 million deficit

The Bibb County Board of Education voted 6-2 to adopt a budget with a $15 million deficit.

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Commissioners OK $221M budget; Miller again hints at third term

In their latest meeting, commissioners officially approved the proposed budget.

Map redraw could cost Black voters in Bibb, legislators warn

The Georgia General Assembly meets this week to consider redrawing district lines and Bibb County's delegation is concerned changes will disenfranchise Black voters.

Macon copper thieves pocket little but leave businesses with steep bills

Copper prices are high and thieves are stripping air conditioning units from businesses and homes across the country.

Slate Row feud reveals record-keeping problems at Macon planning and zoning

A dispute over the windows on a Slade Row house has shed light onto organizational problems at P&Z.

Macon-Bibb’s 2027 budget proposal anticipates no tax rate increase, boosts public safety spending

Mayor Lester Miller wants more money for public safety in his proposed 2027 fiscal year budget.

Macon-Bibb outsources homeless encampment cleanup to private company

Maximum cost set for Bibb jail work, outsourcing work to clear homeless encampments and a planned public-private partnership to enhance Lake Tobo among Macon-Bibb Commission business.

Macon-Bibb, Houston, Peach counties unite to fill megasite near Fort Valley

Macon-Bibb, Houston and Peach counties are creating the Mid-Georgia Gateway Joint Development Authority to recruit industry for a megasite in Peach County.

A disaster shaped Macon’s water system — and the work continues decades later

The Great Flood of '94 helped shape how the Macon Water Authority provides water to customers.

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